Stronger rules for disability workplaces are now firmly in place. From 1 July 2026, Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers and platform providers must register with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, with new Practice Standards focused on quality and safety in shared accommodation and daily supports.
For support workers, and for participants using disability support services in Melbourne, these changes matter greatly.
What Is Changing for Workers
- Screening: worker screening checks apply across all SIL and platform providers.
- Training: the new SIL Practice Standards improve worker training requirements.
- Oversight: registered providers face independent audits, suitability assessments, and reporting requirements.
More change is coming. From July 2027, mandatory registration will expand to providers delivering personal care and daily living supports.
Providers already delivering SIL without registration must apply by 1 October 2026 to keep operating during the transition.
Why It Matters for Participants
Participants deserve to feel safe in their own homes. Screened, well-trained workers are better placed to notice concerns, respect choices, and deliver consistent support. The Commissioner has said registration is not a once-off exercise, because providers must keep meeting standards over time.
Consistent standards also mean participants can expect the same baseline of quality, whichever provider they choose.
What Support Workers Can Do
- Keep your screening check current
- Complete required training and keep your certificates
- Ask your employer how the new standards affect your role
- Raise concerns early
- Know the NDIS Code of Conduct
Care Participants Can Trust
Change can raise questions for participants and families. My Disability Provider is a registered NDIS provider in Melbourne offering personal care, community participation, respite care, and assistance with daily living. If you would like to know more about who supports you, contact the team for a friendly, no-obligation conversation.
